Shivakumar honors K.H. Patil's humanitarian contributions in Gadag
D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president, praised the late K.H. Patil as a significant humanitarian during the inauguration of the Gadag Cooperative Cotton Sale Society. He highlighted Patil's contributions to the cooperative sector and his inclusive leadership. Shivakumar reflected on his early political career, noting that Patil gave him his first opportunity in 1985. He acknowledged Patil's role in strengthening the Congress party and supporting various cooperative institutions. He also mentioned the development in Gadag under Patil's family, including a medical college and rural development initiatives. Shivakumar expressed inspiration from Gadag's community projects, such as purified drinking water units and a public graveyard.